Mobolaji Michael
THE Lagos State Task Force has lost one of its personnel, Inspector Saka Ganiyu with AP/No 223409, who was reportedly fatally stabbed by a soldier during an enforcement operation at Volks Bus Stop along the Ojo-Iyana Iba Road in the early hours of yesterday.
According to Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director of Press and Public Affairs of the agency, the incident, which occurred at about 7 am, took a sad turn when the Lagos State Task Force’s Anti-One-Way team, led by Superintendent of Police James Nnadi, apprehended a white T4 bus for driving against traffic. The bus, loaded with passengers, was flagged down by the Task Force officers. Upon trying to effect the confiscation of the vehicle, the driver, who was identified as a military personnel, was not in uniform.
“As the arrest proceeded, the driver created a scene and welding dangerous weapons. During the assault, Inspector Saka Ganiyu was viciously stabbed in the right thigh by the driver of the bus.
“Despite immediate medical attention and being rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Inspector Ganiyu was tragically pronounced dead.
“The Lagos State Task Force condemns this brutal and unwarranted attack on law enforcement officers who were dutifully carrying out their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and maintain public order in the state.
“The incident has been escalated to the State Police Command for immediate investigation, and justice will be pursued for the loss of our dedicated officer.
“The Lagos State Task Force extends its deepest condolences to the family of Inspector Saka Ganiyu during this difficult time”, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem said in a statement.
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